American Chemistry Council News Releases: Environmenthttp://www.americanchemistry.com/americanchemistry.com news releasescopyright americanchemistry.com 2015en-usTue, 03 Mar 2015 15:19:08 GMTACC Urges House Passage of Drinking Water Protection ActACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Urges-House-Passage-of-Drinking-Water-Protection-Act.htmlWe applaud Congressman Latta for helping to protect America’s drinking water from cyanotoxins caused by harmful algal blooms.Tue, 24 Feb 2015 13:57:21 GMTACC Welcomes Senate Introduction of Drinking Water Protection ActACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Welcomes-Senate-Introduction-of-Drinking-Water-Protection-Act.htmlWe commend Senators Portman and Brown for helping to protect America’s drinking water from cyanotoxins caused by harmful algal blooms.Fri, 13 Feb 2015 10:30:33 GMTACC Welcomes House Hearing and Markup on Drinking Water Protection ActACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Welcomes-House-Hearing-and-Markup-on-Drinking-Water-Protection-Act.htmlWe commend Congressman Latta for ensuring there is a robust strategy for protecting America’s drinking water from cyanotoxins caused by harmful algal blooms.Thu, 05 Feb 2015 10:37:09 GMTACC Highlights Impacts of Lower EPA Ozone Standard at Public HearingACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Highlights-Impacts-of-Lower-EPA-Ozone-Standard-at-Public-Hearing.htmlAdministration, states should fully implement existing standard.Thu, 29 Jan 2015 07:59:00 GMTACC Comments on EPA's Proposed Clean Power PlanACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Comments-on-EPAs-Proposed-Clean-Power-Plan.htmlEPA’s proposal is likely to make energy and electricity less reliable and more expensive.Mon, 01 Dec 2014 17:19:41 GMTACC Statement on EPA Ozone ProposalACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Statement-on-EPA-Ozone-Proposal.htmlEPA should fully implement current standard.Wed, 26 Nov 2014 10:00:42 GMTACC Applauds House Passage of Bill to Improve Permitting Process for U.S. FactoriesACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Applauds-House-Passage-of-Bill-to-Improve-Permitting-Process-for-US-Factories.htmlWe commend House members for approving legislation that will improve the regulatory permitting process for factories and expedite investment and hiring in the U.S.Thu, 20 Nov 2014 12:22:10 GMTACC Supports Legislation to Improve Transparency of Science Behind EPA RegulationsACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Supports-Legislation-to-Improve-Transparency-of-Science-Behind-EPA-Regulations.htmlACC issued the following statement reiterating its support for H.R. 4012, the "Secret Science Reform Act of 2014."Tue, 18 Nov 2014 15:25:01 GMTACC Welcomes Introduction of CASE ActACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Welcomes-Introduction-of-CASE-Act.htmlBill would improve process for setting EPA ozone standards.Wed, 17 Sep 2014 13:57:57 GMTACC Testifies at Louisiana Field Briefing on EPA Ozone RegulationsACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Testifies-at-Louisiana-Field-Briefing-on-EPA-Ozone-Regulations.htmlMichael Walls warned that dramatically lower ozone NAAQS would jeopardize U.S. manufacturing expansion, urged EPA to fully implement current standard.Fri, 22 Aug 2014 09:00:00 GMTACC Urges Senate Passage of ORDEAL ActACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Urges-Senate-Passage-of-Ordeal-Act.htmlLegislation would give EPA more time to review and revise air quality standards.Tue, 24 Jun 2014 20:38:56 GMTACC Welcomes Supreme Court Ruling in Greenhouse Gas CaseACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Comments-on-SCOTUS-Ruling.htmlWe are pleased the Court agrees that only facilities emitting above threshold amounts of a conventional pollutant trigger PSD permitting requirements. Mon, 23 Jun 2014 13:20:00 GMTEPA Must Consider Impact of Power Plant Rules on U.S. Energy System
ACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/EPA-Must-Consider-Impact-of-Power-Plant-Rules-on-US-Energy-System.htmlACC issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s proposed guidelines for the regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from existing power plants.Mon, 02 Jun 2014 09:43:44 GMTACC Welcomes Legislation to Improve Permitting Process for U.S. FactoriesACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Welcomes-Legislation-to-Improve-Permitting-Process-for-US-Factories.htmlACC’s Lorraine Gershman testified before the U.S. House urging reform to the regulatory permitting process for new factories. Wed, 21 May 2014 09:46:43 GMTPlastics Makers Work to Prevent Marine Debris, Support Phase Out of Microbeads in Personal Care ProductsACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Plastics-Makers-Work-to-Prevent-Marine-Debris-Support-Phase-Out-of-Microbeads-in-Personal-Care-Prod.htmlThe American Chemistry Council supports legislation in Illinois (SB2727) that also is widely embraced by NGOs and personal care product manufacturers.Mon, 19 May 2014 12:45:03 GMTGAO Report Affirms Need for Permitting Reform To Support U.S. Manufacturing GrowthACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/GAO-Report-Affirms-Need-for-Permitting-Reform-To-Support-US-Manufacturing-Growth.htmlThis report shows some of the challenges associated with the NEPA process and helps make the case for permitting reform. Wed, 16 Apr 2014 09:22:20 GMTACC's Legal Argument Gets Careful Hearing By Supreme Court In Greenhouse Gas CaseACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACCs-Legal-Argument-Gets-Careful-Hearing-By-Supreme-Court-In-Greenhouse-Gas-Case.htmlWe are pleased that ACC’s interpretation of the Clean Air Act appeared to resonate with several members of the Court. Tue, 25 Feb 2014 17:37:03 GMTTexas Authority Over GHG Permitting Good News for U.S. Chemical ProjectsACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Texas-Authority-Over-GHG-Permitting-Good-News-for-US-Chemical-Projects.htmlWe welcome EPA’s decision to put Texas in charge of GHG permitting, which brings us one step closer to a streamlined permitting process that lets manufacturers capitalize on American shale gas.Thu, 06 Feb 2014 18:04:04 GMTSupreme Court Will Examine EPA Regulation of GHG Emissions from Industrial FacilitiesACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Supreme-Court-Will-Examine-EPA-Regulation-of-GHG-Emissions-from-Industrial-Facilities.htmlCourt Grants Petition for Review Filed By ACC, Other Industry AssociationsTue, 15 Oct 2013 13:00:51 GMTEPA Power Plant Proposal Underscores Need for Comprehensive Energy PolicyACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/EPA-Power-Plant-Proposal-Underscores-Need-for-Comprehensive-Energy-Policy.htmlACC supports efforts to improve our environment while growing our economy.Fri, 20 Sep 2013 09:42:56 GMTACC Lauds Senate Confirmation of Gina McCarthy as EPA AdministratorACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Lauds-Senate-Confirmation-of-Gina-McCarthy-as-EPA-Administrator.htmlACC and its members look forward to working with her to ensure that regulations protect health and the environment while at the same time encouraging innovation, competitiveness and job creation. Thu, 18 Jul 2013 14:00:01 GMTACC Comments on Anticipated Senate Vote on Nomination of Gina McCarthy as EPA AdministratorACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Comments-on-Anticipated-Senate-Vote-on-Nomination-of-Gina-McCarthy-as-EPA-Administrator.htmlACC and its members are pleased that Gina McCarthy’s nomination to serve as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency will be moving forward to a vote by the full Senate. Tue, 09 Jul 2013 16:10:29 GMTACC: House Hearing Highlights Impacts of EPA Ozone StandardACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-House-Hearing-Highlights-Impacts-of-EPA-Ozone-Standard.htmlAs Ozone-Related Emissions Decline, New Standard Could Stop New U.S. Manufacturing Investment Made Possible By Shale GasTue, 11 Jun 2013 12:20:52 GMTIndustry Groups Petition Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to EPA's Interpretation of Clean Air ActACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Industry-Groups-Petition-Supreme-Court-to-Hear-Challenge-to-EPAs-Interpretation-of-Clean-Air-Act.htmlToday the American Chemistry Council (ACC) joined with other industry associations to file a joint petition seeking U.S. Supreme Court review of a lower court ruling that endorsed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) effort to rewrite provisions of the Clean Air Act so that it could regulate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from stationary sources using the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:52:05 GMTACC’s Statement on EPA’s Final Clean Standards for Industrial Boilers, Certain Incinerators and Non-Hazardous Secondary Materials DefinitionACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACCs-Statement-on-EPAs-Final-Clean-Standards.htmlThe American Chemistry Council (ACC) today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s final reconsideration of certain provisions in its suite of industrial boiler and solid waste incinerator rules (i.e. Boiler Major Source, Area Source, CISWI and Non-Hazardous Secondary Materials rules).Fri, 21 Dec 2012 12:25:07 GMTACC Disagrees With Court Ruling on Greenhouse Gas RegulationsACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Disagrees-With-Court-Ruling-on-Greenhouse-Gas-Regulations.htmlThe American Chemistry Council (ACC) today issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit's denial to rehear the case against the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) regulation of greenhouse gases.Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:31:57 GMTACC: EPA Area Source Rule Offers Some FlexibilityACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-EPA-Area-Source-Rule-Offers-Some-Flexibility.htmlACC is pleased that EPA’s final reconsidered Chemical Manufacturing Area Source rule addresses many of the concerns that ACC raised in our petition for reconsideration, including providing some additional flexibility for inspections and certain operating scenarios.Mon, 17 Dec 2012 13:57:57 GMTACC Disappointed by New, Lower EPA Particulate Matter NAAQS StandardACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Disappointed-by-New-Lower-EPA-Particulate-Matter-NAAQS-Standard.htmlGiven the uncertainty of the particulate matter science, ACC had urged EPA to retain the current PM2.5 NAAQS, which was revised in 2006, and instead focus on implementing that standard. Air quality continues to improve under the existing standard. Fri, 14 Dec 2012 13:33:00 GMTACC: Senate Boiler MACT Amendment Supports U.S. Manufacturing JobsACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Senate-Boiler-MACT-Amendment-Supports-US-Manufacturing-Jobs.htmlACC issued the following statement in support of Amendment No. 1660, offered by Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine), in the Senate transportation bill. The amendment contains the language of the bipartisan “EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 (S. 1392),” otherwise known as Boiler MACT legislation. Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:44:42 GMTACC: Senate Boiler MACT Legislation Imperative Following Court RulingACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Senate-Boiler-MACT-Legislation-Imperative-Following-Court-Ruling.htmlThe American Chemistry Council (ACC) issued the following statement in response to a ruling by U.S. District Judge Paul L. Friedman ending the stay of EPA’s major source boiler (BMACT) and solid waste incinerator (CISWI) rules. (Sierra Club v. EPA, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, Civil Action No. 11-1278 (PLF)).Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:17:02 GMTACC Welcomes Boiler MACT Changes, Calls for Enactment of Pending LegislationACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Welcomes-Boiler-MACT-Changes-Calls-for-Enactment-of-Pending-Legislation.htmlThe American Chemistry Council (ACC) today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s proposed reconsideration of certain provisions in its suite of industrial boiler and solid waste incinerator rules (i.e. Boiler Major Source, Area Source, CISWI and Non-Hazardous Secondary Materials rules).Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:13:00 GMTACC Welcomes House Passage of Boiler MACT LegislationACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Welcomes-House-Passage-of-Boiler-MACT-Legislation.htmlToday the U.S. House of Representatives passed the ‘EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011’ (H.R. 2250) by a vote of 275-142.Thu, 13 Oct 2011 22:56:00 GMTACC: Court Ruling Heightens Need for Boiler MACT LegislationACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Court-Ruling-Heightens-Need-for-Boiler-MACT-Legislation.htmlAmerican Chemistry Council (ACC) President and CEO Cal Dooley issued the following statement in response to a federal court decision today.Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:32:35 GMTACC Applauds Passage of EPA Regulatory Relief Act By House Energy and Commerce CommitteeACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Applauds-Passage-of-EPA-Regulatory-Relief-Act-By-House-Energy-and-Commerce-Committee.htmlWASHINGTON, D.C. (September 21, 2011) – Today the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce passed the “EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011” (H.R. 2250) by a vote of 36-14. American Chemistry Council (ACC) President & CEO Cal Dooley issued the following statement.Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:15:41 GMTACC Welcomes President Obama's Decision on EPA Ozone StandardACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Welcomes-President-Obamas-Decision-on-EPA-Ozone-Standard.htmlPresident Obama’s decision to ask EPA to withdraw its proposed ozone standard is a win for America’s chemistry industry, for our nation’s economy and for hard working men and women across the country.Fri, 02 Sep 2011 11:50:12 GMTAmerican Business Leaders Urge President Obama to Stay Discretionary EPA Ozone Regulation That Threatens Job Creation, Economic RecoveryACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/American-Business-Leaders-Urge-President-Obama-to-Stay-Discretionary-EPA-Ozone-Regulation-3.htmlBusiness Roundtable, American Petroleum Institute, National Association of Manufacturers, National Federation of Independent Business, American Chemistry Council and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce today sent a letter to President Obama urging him to delay issuing new ozone standards until 2013, when a review of air quality standards is required by law.Wed, 03 Aug 2011 23:42:00 GMTACC: 'Reconsidered' EPA Ozone Standard Could Slow Manufacturing Recovery, ExpansionACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Reconsidered-EPA-Ozone-Standard-Could-Slow-Manufacturing-Recovery-Expansion.htmlEPA’s proposed ozone standard would be a roadblock to investment, expansion and new factories in nearly every county in the country, driving manufacturing overseas when our highest priority should be creating jobs here at home.Fri, 15 Jul 2011 21:36:03 GMTACC Applauds EPA Stay of Boiler RulesACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Applauds-EPA-Stay-of-Boiler-Rules.htmlACC issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s decision to “stay” its emission standards and regulatory requirements for industrial boilers (Boiler MACT) and solid waste incinerators (CISWI). EPA will stay the rules until the reconsideration process is complete, or a court case is finalized, whichever is earlier. Last month, ACC joined other industry groups in filing a petition with EPA requesting a stay of the rules pending reconsideration.Mon, 16 May 2011 17:10:05 GMTACC Encouraged By EPA Action on Proposed "Boiler" RuleACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Encouraged-By-EPA-Action-on-Proposed-Boiler-Rule.htmlFri, 30 Apr 2010 00:01:00 GMTACC: Responsible Parties Paying for Superfund Site CleanupACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Responsible-Parties-Paying-for-Superfund-Site-Cleanup.htmlMon, 21 Jun 2010 00:01:00 GMTACC Applauds Tennessee Senate Passage of Resolution Encouraging Congress to Postpone EPA Regulation of GHGs from Stationary SourcesACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACCApplaudsTNSenatePassageResolutionEncouragingCongressPostponeEPARegulationGHGsfromStationarySrc.htmlMon, 22 Mar 2010 00:01:00 GMTACC: Court Decision Will Result in Unachievable Boiler MACT StandardsACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Court-Decision-Will-Result-in-Unachievable-Boiler-MACT-Standards.htmlThu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMTACC: EPA Boiler MACT Proposal Fundamentally FlawedACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-EPA-Boiler-MACT-Proposal-Fundamentally-Flawed.htmlTue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMTACC Applauds Inhofe-Johanns Bill Ordering Study of EPA Regulations' ImpactsACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Applauds-Inhofe-Johanns-Bill-Ordering-Study-of-EPA-Regulations-Impacts.htmlACC today welcomed a bill introduced by Senators James Inhofe (R-Okla.) and Mike Johanns (R-Neb.) requiring that federal agencies assess the “cumulative energy and economic impacts” of several U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations. Under the “Comprehensive Assessment of Regulations on the Economy (CARE) Act,” the U.S. Department of Commerce would lead an interagency analysis of a number of EPA rules.Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:14:14 GMTACC: EPA's Proposed Cooling Water Intake Structure Rule Provides Flexibility, Underestimates CostsACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-EPAs-Proposed-Cooling-Water-Intake-Structure-Rule-Provides-Flexibility-Underestimates-Costs.htmlThe American Chemistry Council (ACC) today welcomed elements of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s proposed standards for cooling water intake structures at manufacturing facilities and power plants. However, ACC believes changes are needed given the high compliance costs anticipated for the rule. Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:18:01 GMTAmerican Chemistry Council Applauds U.S. House Hearing on Economic Analysis of Federal Environmental RegulationsACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/American-Chemistry-Council-Applauds-US-House-Hearing-on-Economic-Analysis-of-Federal-Environmental.htmlCEO and President of the American Chemistry Council, issued the following statement in response to a hearing (“Environmental Regulations, the Economy, and Jobs”) held this afternoon by the U.S. House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Environment & the Economy on the reliability and soundness of economic analysis used by regulatory agencies to determine potential consequences on jobs and economic growth: Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:00:00 GMTACC: House and Senate Votes Show Growing Momentum to Stop EPA GHG RegulationsACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-House-and-Senate-Votes-Show-Growing-Momentum-to-Stop-EPA-GHG-Regulations.htmlA GHG bill introduced by Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-Mich.) passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 255-172 today. In the Senate, which considered a series of amendments yesterday, stopping EPA’s rules drew significant support.Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:34:02 GMTACC Welcomes Boiler MACT Changes, Calls for Further ImprovementsACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Welcomes-Boiler-MACT-Changes-Calls-for-Further-Improvements.htmlWASHINGTON, D.C. (February 23, 2011) – The American Chemistry Council (ACC) today welcomed changes in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s final industrial boiler emission standards. However, ACC believes further improvements are needed when EPA reconsiders the rules. Wed, 23 Feb 2011 11:31:00 GMTACC Welcomes EPA Extension in GHG Reporting DeadlineACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Welcomes-EPA-Extension-in-GHG-Reporting-Deadline.htmlWASHINGTON, D.C. (March 1, 2011) – The American Chemistry Council (ACC) today welcomed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s decision to extend the data reporting deadline for the greenhouse gas mandatory reporting rule (MRR) from March 31, 2011 until late summer. An interim final rule is expected within a few weeks formalizing this change.Tue, 01 Mar 2011 11:56:00 GMTFederal Regulatory System Must Be Improved to Preserve Innovation, Promote Investment and Protect U.S. JobsACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Federal-Regulatory-System-Must-Be-Improved-to-Preserve-Innovation-Promote-Investment-and-Prote.htmlWASHINGTON, D.C. (March 9, 2011) – In testimony before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs, Stimulus Oversight & Government Spending this morning, American Chemistry Council (ACC) Vice President of Regulatory and Technical Affairs Michael Walls called for improvements to the federal regulatory system, including a requirement for cumulative impact assessments of proposed rules, to protect U.S. innovation, investment and jobs. Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:45:00 GMTACC: EPA Should "Stay" Boiler MACT Rules During ReconsiderationACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-EPA-Should-Stay-Boiler-MACT-Rules-During-Reconsideration.htmlThe American Chemistry Council (ACC) joined other industry groups in filing a petition with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requesting a stay of its emission standards and regulatory requirements for industrial boilers (Boiler MACT) and solid waste incinerators (CISWI). The joint petition asks for a stay of the rules until the reconsideration process is complete.Wed, 27 Apr 2011 10:52:00 GMT